Creating spaces to experience wonder and belonging in nature

Outdoor education from your backyard to the backcountry

Congratulations to @tellis375 for winning our $250 @thebearmountain gift card! We hope you can use this to find just the right gear to explore more outdoors! #adventuretogether #gtgoutdoors #findyouselfoutdoors #Keepwacooutdoors #TheBearMountain
We are ONLY one week away from our biggest events of the year! Join us on the race up Mt. McLane, then hang out and enjoy the Keep Waco Outdoors Expo! The 4th annual Mt. McLane Fun Run, 5K, & 10K start at 8:00 am on the field of McLane Stadium
First time fishing this school year and one of our students' first fish caught! #adventuretogether #gtgoutdoors #keepwacooutdoors #findyourselfoutdoors
**We need YOU!** Want to make a difference in the community and help bring the outdoors to life? Volunteer at the Keep Waco Outdoors Expo and the Mt. McLane races on Saturday, October 12th, at the South Plaza of McLane Stadium! We’re looking
The Keep Waco Outdoors Expo is ONLY 2 WEEKS AWAY! Get ready for a day of outdoor fun and community on Saturday, October 12th, from 9 AM to 12 PM at the South Plaza of McLane Stadium – PLUS, we’ve got an exciting giveaway you won’t
GTG quote of the week "This is as fun as holloween, except with trash!" -future environmentalist One of our values is caring for local natural areas alongside @keepwacobeautiful! Even when our students can't go out to our parks we make sur
Last week, we gathered our students and let them cook! From proper sanitation and hygiene to spices and grill prep, our students were excited to cook up some tasty grub! #adventuretogether #gtgoutdoors #keepwacooutdoors #findyourselfoutdoors
We have many programs coming up through the End of 2024! Looking to explore the outdoors and connect with nature? GTG Outdoors has you covered! Whether you're new to outdoor adventures or a seasoned explorer, we invite you to join us for a range of
We are one month away from our biggest event of the year, the Keep Waco Outdoors EXPO, including our annual Mt. McLane 10K and 5k fundraisers! Expect lots of fun activities for the family and ways to connect to our community! Stop by from 9:00am - 12
Kicking off another year of afterschool programs with @missionwacochildren we had some fun then spent time working on adventure dream boards! #adventuretogether #gtgoutdoors #keepwacooutdoors #findyourselfoutdoors

2024 EVENT CALENDAR

  • Mt. Mclane 10K & 5K

    Join us Saturday, October 12th at 8:00 am as we race from the field to the top of Mclane Stadium. Enjoy the riverfront and unique views on our route surrounding and through McLane Stadium

    Kids race free!

    Cost: $20

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  • "Keep Waco Outdoors" EXPO

    Join us from 9 am to 12 am at our first community gathering on all things outdoors! From running clubs to outdoor retailers we will be all gathered up to support your journey outdoors.

    FREE

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  • Backpacking Trip

    Join us on a beautiful and rigorous journey around one of Arkansas's premier backcountry locations!

    Difficulty: Intermediate

    Cost: $150

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  • Adult Only Campout

    Join GTG Outdoors on a transformative 3-day, 2-night nature-based spiritual retreat.

    Transportation Available

    Cost: $100

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  • Youth Day Camp

    GTG Outdoors Adventure Day Camp provides an environment for children aged 6 to 14 to explore the outdoors, develop skills, and build friendships.

    Cost: $50 per day

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  • Men's Backpacking Trip

    Experience the beauty and tranquility of the Lone Star Trail in Northeast Texas, a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts and avid backpackers alike.

    Difficulty: Beginner

    Cost: $150

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  • WEA + GTG COMBO Clinic

    This combo clinic is an opportunity for ALL educators to better equip themselves to lead and instruct outdoors through the Wilderness Education Association 6 + 1 standards. Outdoor industry professionals may also apply for their Certified Outdoor Educator certificate through the WEA.

    Course workload: 22 - 30 hrs dependent on pathway

    Cost: $250

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  • Camping & Backpacking Trip

    A 5-day, 4-night expedition into Big Bend National Park. During your time, you will be led through the WEA 6+1 outdoor educational components giving you a taste of the skills needed to plan and guide your backcountry trips!

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  • Christmas Family Campout

    Cost includes up to a family of 4. Additional children $25

    Equipment rentals are available at no extra cost

    all food is included and prepared

    Families will be grouped with at max one other family per shelter

    Cost: $200

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Our Focus

Inclusion and Belonging

We support the integration of all demographics within our programs. Offering a space for all individuals to feel accepted, included, and wanted. From pros to first-timers, we want to build communal bridges that go far and wide!

Outdoor Education

We offer outdoor education through the Wilderness Education Association’s standards. Our community can learn the fundamentals of outdoor living and responsible ecological stewardship through the W.E.A.'s 6+1 curriculum.

Breaking Barriers

We listen. Using the knowledge we gain from local stakeholders, we dismantle barriers to access within our programs and to our local natural spaces. We believe the benefits of nature exposure belong to all people!